Following an outstanding performance in Spain’s continental championship, the defensive midfielder received the Euro 2024 Player of the Year title, marking yet another remarkable year in both club and international football. His achievements have not gone unnoticed, with former Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen predicting that the Spaniard could win the Ballon d’Or this year, given his impressive collection of four major trophies. These include a Premier League victory with Manchester City and the Euro 2024 title with Spain. After Spain’s latest triumph, Vertonghen expressed his support on social media, posting on X: “Rodri Ballon d’Or verified.” This prediction is…
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Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Julian Alvarez, Kalvin Phillips, and Ederson are all prominently representing Manchester City. However, Joao Cancelo is a different story. He’s clearly out of Pep Guardiola’s plans and is struggling to find a team willing to meet his transfer fee. Although Barcelona is interested, their limited financial resources are likely to be allocated elsewhere. It’s anticipated that Cancelo’s eventual destination might be a club in Saudi Arabia, as City awaits a potential bid from there. Sergio Gomez, a Spanish left-back, is also on the verge of departure, heading back to Spain to join Real Sociedad, according to…
Arsenal have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer. Following an impressive loan spell at RB Leipzig, the 21-year-old has continued to shine with outstanding performances at Euro 2024, where he represented the Netherlands. Simons’ journey over the past few years has been quite eventful. In 2023, PSG activated a buy-back clause to bring him back for just €6 million, a year after he had left to join PSV on a free transfer, having turned down a contract extension from PSG. Despite PSG’s clear interest in retaining Simons, the player has…
Ferran Torres, a player for Barcelona and the Spanish national team, has made a definitive decision regarding his future with the club for the upcoming season. Torres, currently in Germany with the Spanish national team preparing for the Euro 2024 final against England, has confirmed his commitment to staying with Barcelona. In a recent press statement, Torres expressed his dedication to the Catalan club. “I am one of those people who puts their phone on airplane mode and doesn’t pay attention to what is said about them,” he stated. “I am at Barcelona, I have a contract with Barcelona, and…
According to The Mirror, former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has maintained his connection with the club by becoming an honorary ambassador for the club’s Foundation. Klopp, who left Liverpool at the end of the previous season after joining in 2015, is recognized as the most successful Reds manager in the last three decades. During his tenure, he led Liverpool to triumphs in both the Premier League and the Champions League. Klopp arrived at Anfield following his departure from Borussia Dortmund and quickly endeared himself to the Liverpool fanbase. His influence extended beyond just improving the team’s performance on the pitch;…
Earlier this week, it was revealed that Jadon Sancho and Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag had resolved their public feud, which had led to Sancho’s loan move to Borussia Dortmund in the January transfer window last season. Sancho has now returned to training with the United senior squad, but his future at Old Trafford remains uncertain. According to The Guardian, Sancho is part of a group of players for whom Manchester United would consider offers. The club is looking to raise funds for what is expected to be an expensive transfer window. Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee has agreed to…
The Oranje suffered a disappointing exit from the competition due to Ollie Watkins’ last-minute goal for the Three Lions. The match had initially seen Xavi Simons and Harry Kane scoring in the first half, leading to a tense and closely contested game. Simons’ spectacular early strike gave the Netherlands an early advantage. However, England equalized when referee Felix Zwayer awarded a controversial penalty after consulting the video assistant referee. The penalty was given for Denzel Dumfries’ challenge on Kane, a decision that many, including Van Dijk, found questionable. Kane capitalized on the opportunity, converting the penalty to bring the score…
In an unexpected turn of events in the transfer market, Liverpool’s captain Virgil van Dijk has revealed that a highly sought-after Dutch player has decided to join Arsenal instead of Liverpool. Despite Van Dijk’s efforts to persuade his compatriot to move to Anfield, the player opted for Arsenal’s offer. This player, valued at £60 million, had drawn significant interest from top European clubs, including both Liverpool and Arsenal. Following Liverpool’s recent match, Van Dijk personally approached the player to urge him to consider a move to Liverpool. However, it became evident that the player had already committed to Arsenal. Van…
New Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has made a decisive move by demoting goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from the first squad to the reserve team as he prepares his young players for a preseason trip to the United States. Reports from Chelsea247 indicate that Kepa was recently seen training with the Chelsea reserves before being reassigned to the main team for practice. A source close to the situation confirmed to Chelsea247 that the Spanish goalkeeper is currently training with the development squad. “Kepa is now training with the development squad rather than the main team,” the source said. Kepa Arrizabalaga’s tenure at…
Gareth Southgate is expected to be offered the chance to remain as England manager even if his team loses the Euro 2024 final on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Southgate’s current contract is set to expire in December, and there had been growing pressure for him to step down following England’s European Championship campaign earlier this summer. However, Southgate has made history by becoming the first manager to lead England’s men to two major finals. His team’s remarkable performance in the knockout stages of the tournament has taken them to the final in Berlin. This success has reportedly convinced the…